Le FIP Platinum of Lyon (October 13-19) is already shaping up to be one of the major events of the end of the season. While these tournaments of FIP Tour did not attract pairs of the world top 4, a huge surprise has just arrived: Ale Galán and Fede Chingotto, current world number 2, will be present in France.

The big attraction of the tournament

This is a first this season: never before has a top 4 pair competed in a Platinum. Their registration completely changes the situation and places the Lyon tournament at a level almost equivalent to a Premier Padel. With the key 300 point (half of a P2), Galán and Chingotto are clearly looking for a victory and valuable points for the Race.

A raised table

They won't be the only ones to attract the light. Martín Di Nenno will form a unique pair for the occasion with Javi leal, an explosive duo who will look great in Lyon. For their part, Momo Gonzalez and Fran Guerrero, recently associated, complete the top 3 seeds. Finally, Juan Tello and Edu Alonso will be formidable outsiders.

A Platinum that takes on another dimension

With such names, the FIP Platinum of Lyon takes on the appearance of Premier Padel up toThe French public will be treated to an XXL spectacle, featuring global stars rarely seen on the FIP circuit. The highly anticipated event is becoming the big attraction of October.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !